Tim Thomas to start for Bruins vs. Senators

Tim Thomas did not participate in the Bruins’ optional morning skate in Ottawa on Saturday, but Claude Julien told reporters that the 26-year-old netminder will be in goal for the B’s when they take on the Senators on Saturday night.

Thomas has won all five of his starts this season, allowing just three goals in the process. He currently leads the NHL with a 0.60 goals against average and a .981 save percentage, while tying for the league lead with two shutouts.Tuukka Rask, who started the season-opener in Prague, has lost each of his two starts this season.